NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2827-2829 Serena Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Samarkand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,843,000 - $2,674,578

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,080 Sq Ft
$2,000/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 24, 2024

Last sale price $2,142,325 $1,984 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,555 / mo

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garage
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is in excellent condition

About This Home

As of September 2024

This Samarkand dream property seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern amenities. Built in 1930 as a Pacific Ready-Cut Home Kit, it boasts two homes on one lot. Set behind boxwood hedges and blooming camellias, the main 1,080 Sq.Ft. residence features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, a sun-soaked living room and formal dining room with numerous French doors and windows, a newly remodeled kitchen, original hardwood floors, and authentic period details throughout. Tucked behind the primary residence above a spacious 3-car garage is a separate 891 Sq.Ft. residence offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, mountain views, and its own private yard. Exemplifying its street name, this residence is nestled within a serene, quiet neighborhood with sidewalks and underground utility lines. It is conveniently located near local favorites, including shops, restaurants, and parks. A lifestyle filled with ease and serenity awaits you at 2827-2829 Serena.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01426886 Listed on: 07/02/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Moloney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01221588

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit

Parking

  • Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Property near a hospital

Schools

  • Adams Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 20 Samarkand Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-211-003
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialIncome
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit, Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood/Laminate
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1930
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.18
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Adams
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • Condo:Laundry in Unit: Yes
  • HeatingCooling Wall3: Yes
  • Parking Info Uncovered: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1080.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings WoodLaminate2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Parking Info Garages: Yes
  • HeatingCooling AC Central2: Yes
  • HeatingCooling GFA: Yes
  • Parking Info Gar #35: Yes
  • Parking Info Street: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.18
  • Foundation Details: Mixed

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garages, Uncovered, Mixed, Street, Gar #3, Unc #2

Utilities

  • Heating: GFA
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adams
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-211-003
  • Zoning: S-D, E-3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2024
Closed on
Sep 5, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Angela Moloney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,299,000
Sold Price
$2,142,325
Premium/Discount to List
-$156,675
-6.81%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$2,160,395

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,070
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,606,743
Interest Rate
0.0647%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2018
Closed on
Aug 30, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Insites Team
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marie Sue Parsons &
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
1.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.13%
Original Mortgage
$800,775
Interest Rate
0.046%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.0491%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.0491%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.0646%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,142,500 Chicago Title
$1,415,000 Chicago Title Co
-- None Available
-- Fidelity National Title Co
-- United General Title Ins Co
-- Accommodation
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,606,743
Previous Owner $783,000
Previous Owner $800,775
Previous Owner $394,650
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Sold $2,142,325 0.0% $1,984 / Sq Ft
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Sold $2,142,325 -2.6% $1,984 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/29/2024 08/29/24 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2024 08/29/24 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Price Changed $2,200,000 0.0% $2,037 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Price Changed $2,200,000 -4.3% $2,037 / Sq Ft
07/02/2024 07/02/24 For Sale $2,299,000 0.0% $2,129 / Sq Ft
07/02/2024 07/02/24 For Sale $2,299,000 +62.5% $2,129 / Sq Ft
09/18/2018 09/18/18 Sold $1,415,000 +1.4% $1,310 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/05/2018 08/05/18 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2018 07/06/18 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $1,292 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $22,632 $2,185,171 $969,000 $1,216,171
2025 $16,399 $2,142,325 $950,000 $1,192,325
2023 $16,399 $1,517,162 $857,760 $659,402
2022 $15,826 $1,487,415 $840,942 $646,473
2021 $15,463 $1,458,251 $824,453 $633,798
2020 $15,303 $1,443,300 $816,000 $627,300
2019 $15,037 $1,415,000 $800,000 $615,000
2018 $15,768 $1,482,552 $796,289 $686,263
2017 $15,246 $1,453,483 $780,676 $672,807
2016 $14,890 $1,424,984 $765,369 $659,615
2014 $14,483 $1,376,087 $739,106 $636,981
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 565-4014

    3 in this area

    159 Total Sales

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Angela Moloney

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 451-1553

    3 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Angela Moloney
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  • I

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Insites Team

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Marie Sue Parsons &

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

  • Stephanie Young

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Stephanie Young

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 453-8528

    1 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Stephanie Young
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-2170

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-211-003

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 Samarkand

2827-2829 Serena Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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